Regulation & law · 08/11/2002

Turbomeca Artouste III Series Turboshaft Engines: Revised Airworthiness Directive for Improved Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an updated airworthiness directive (AD) for Turbomeca Artouste III series turboshaft engines, requiring more frequent inspections and repairs to prevent engine damage and ensure safe operation. The revised directive aims to improve safety by reducing the risk of injection wheel cracks and malfunctioning electric fuel cocks.